How to Cancel Discovery+
Need to cancel your Discovery+ subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed through Discovery+'s website or mobile app, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to Discovery+ until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll lose access to all Discovery+ content.
Step 1: Sign in to Your Discovery+ Account
Go to www.discoveryplus.com and sign in with your Discovery+ account credentials.
Step 2: Access Manage Your Account
Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. You'll be redirected to the "Manage Your Account" screen.
Profile dropdown menu with Account option
Step 3: Find Cancel Button in Plans Section
In the "Manage Your Account" screen, navigate to the "Plans" section. You'll see your current subscription details and the "Cancel" button.
Plans section in Manage Your Account screen
Step 4: Click Cancel Subscription
Click the "Cancel" button in the Plans section. A confirmation popup will appear.
Cancel button in Plans section
Step 5: Confirm Cancellation
Review the cancellation details in the popup carefully. Discovery+ will show you information about when your access will end. If you want to proceed, confirm the cancellation in the popup. You'll receive a confirmation email.
Troubleshooting
- Make sure you're signed in to the correct Discovery+ account
- Make sure you clicked "Account" from the profile dropdown menu to access "Manage Your Account" screen
- Navigate to the "Plans" section in the "Manage Your Account" screen
- Look for the "Cancel" button in the Plans section
- Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again
If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you'll need to cancel through that platform's subscription management system, not through Discovery+'s website.
Discovery+ doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can cancel and reactivate anytime without losing your watchlist or preferences.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation
- Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
- Make sure you clicked "Cancel" in the Plans section and confirmed in the popup
- Contact Discovery+ Support if charges continue after the cancellation date
Your watchlist and preferences will remain saved after cancellation. However, you'll lose access to all Discovery+ content.
Additional Information
- Reactivation: You can reactivate your Discovery+ subscription anytime by visiting www.discoveryplus.com or through Account > Manage Your Account
- Watchlist: Your watchlist and preferences remain saved after cancellation
- Third-Party Subscriptions: If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, cancel through that platform
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your Discovery+ subscription! You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll lose access to all Discovery+ content.
You can reactivate your subscription anytime if you change your mind. If you need help, Discovery+ Support is available through the Help Center.
